By Louise Flanagan Last year, I wrote a column about how tricky and annoying it was to pack a school lunch for my kids. Between them turning their noses up at various options to the cost it added to the weekly grocery bill, I really struggled with the lunchbox. Then, low and behold, the government […]
Gritting service to be depoyed this evening
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By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be deployed from 6pm this evening amid another drop in temperatures across the county. It has been a cold day across the north west and according to Met Éireann, temperatures will drop to 0 to 3 degrees later this evening with a touch of frost developing […]
Man airlifted to Belfast hospital following serious assault in Lifford
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Gardaí are investigating a serious incident which occurred in Lifford, this morning (Monday, January 20). Two men were seriously assaulted at a house at around 10am. One man (aged in his 20s) was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, for treatment of serious injuries. The second man (aged in his 60s) was brought by […]
Record-breaking year for Letterkenny shop local initiative with over €7 million sales in 2024
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ShopLK, Letterkenny’s shop local initiative, has attained a record breaking year of sales, the 20th consecutive year of growth for the programme. Annual sales of ShopLK Gift Cards for 2024 reached €7,059,233, an increase of €1.3m on 2023, making the programme the top selling local gift card in Ireland. The initiative celebrated its 20th anniversary […]
Sod turned on new school in Buncrana
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THE turning of the sod this morning on the new school at Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana has been heralded as a momentous occasion by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue. “This new school has been in the pipeline for many years,” Minister McConalogue said. “I am delighted that construction is now underway. Advertisement “It’s great news for […]
Funeral of woman who died following Inishowen collision to take place on Wednesday
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By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died following last week’s road traffic collision in Buncrana will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Rose Byrne (80s), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained serious injuries in a collision in her hometown last Tuesday. Advertisement She was one of […]
Lack of garda patrol cars sparks concern
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By Dionne Meehan THE lack of garda resources in west Donegal is posing a serious risk to gardaí and the community, a local councillor has said. Major concern has been raised after it has come to light that two garda stations are currently without a patrol car. Advertisement Garda Stations in Milford and Falcarragh do not […]
Mickey Joe Harte is the first celebrity to exit Dancing with the Stars
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Mickey Joe Harte was the first celebrity to be eliminated from series eight of Dancing with the Stars last night. Performing the Foxtrot to Hozier’s ‘Too Sweet’, the singer-songwriter seemed to impress the judges with his performance. However, the Donegal man and his pro partner Daniela Roze had the lowest number of votes combined from […]
Weather: Dry day with hazy sunny spells
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SOME pockets of dense fog will persist this morning, but will gradually clear to leave a largely dry day with hazy sunny spells and isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in a light variable breeze. There will be a mix of clear spells and scattered showers tonight. Advertisement Some mist and fog […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 20
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare Advertisement Rose Byrne, Buncrana Phil Boyle, Glenties Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon Liam Toland, Carndonagh Patricia Fisher, Moville Junior McGuinness, Killybegs Noel Coyle, Burnfoot Melissa Mulligan, Newtownbutler and Dungloe Anne Doherty, Clonmany Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan Joseph Boland, Killygordon Marie […]